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These sticky honey-roasted carrots make a simple yet scrumptious side for Christmas dinner or a Sunday lunch

Roasted carrots

2kg carrots,halved or quartered lengthways

olive oil

tbsp honey

tbsp red wineor cider vinegar

Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the carrots, bring back up to the boil and cook for 5 mins.

Drain and leave in a colander to steam-dry for a few minutes, and then toss in a large <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/test-five-best-roasting-tins">roasting tin</a> with the olive oil, honey, vinegar and seasoning. Roast for 30-40 mins.

Have something a little different on the side of your roast this week

Sweet carrot purée

butter

onions

brown sugar

1kg carrot

parsley

Melt the butter in a large frying pan and cook the onions and sugar together for 20-30 mins, stirring from time to time, until very soft and dark golden.

Meanwhile, boil or steam the carrots for 15-20 mins until very tender. Drain well and return to the pan. Add the caramelised onions and using a hand blender, whizz to make a smooth purée. Stir in the parsley and serve.

Give your carrots some flavour with this easy idea using small Chantenay carrots and just three other ingredients

Sticky carrots with thyme & honey

Chantenay carrots

thyme

Tip the carrots into a deep frying pan with the butter, thyme and honey. Cook for 5 mins until starting to brown. Pour in 250ml water, bring to the boil and cook until the water has evaporated and the carrots are tender. Turn down the heat and cook the carrots slowly, stirring, until glazed.

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